Korena White
Summary
Supported production teams with 17 years of experience in machine operation and 10 years as a line lead. Assisted in the transition to senior lead operator for 2 months before advancing to shift supervisor for 3 years. Operated various machinery including lamination, converting, and extrusion lines while adhering to safety protocols. Managed forklift, walkie, clamp truck, oscillating clamp track, and scissor lift operations. Demonstrated physical strength and stamina by lifting over 75 pounds. Collaborated effectively with team members and worked independently. Monitored production areas to maintain optimal machine performance. Applied troubleshooting techniques and conducted calibrations and testing procedures. Reviewed work orders and operated multiple machines in a 5S environment. Motivated self and colleagues to pursue continuous learning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Berry Global
- Current
- A strong leader that encourages their groups to improve teamwork and lead the way to success.
- Accountability & Responsibility. Ability to achieve targeted objectives and organizational goals has been demonstrated.
- Creative and responsible decisions-making skills to progress professional advancement.
- Discovered strategies and techniques and engage people for higher performance
- Communication skills
- Optimism, generosity, eagerly, empathy.
- Conduct interviews.
- Assistance on managing different crews of 20+
- Managing production lines to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
Lead operator
Berry Global
02.2008 - 04.2023
- Performed troubleshooting techniques and testing procedures to ensure each machine was working optimally.
- Carefully set up machines at the start of the shift to make sure they were properly working.
- Created and maintained activity logs.
- Uphold quality standards by monitoring and correcting work.
- Managed all aspects of production, material planning, scheduling
- Empowered staff members to contribute to the continuous improvement, quality and growth of the company.
- Reduced and controlled expenses by reducing the amount of waste produced during my shift and also do what i can to help the next shift to do the same.
- Lead team of [5] employee every shift to insure the best product quality.
- Practice LOTO (lock out tag out) every shift to insure the safety of my fellow co-workers and my self.
- Monitored and evaluated equipment operations to identify failures or malfunctions and troubleshoot issues accordingly.
- Operated lamination equipment safely and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepared machines for upbringing operations by calibrating, adjusting, and testing control or settings.
- Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.
- Ensured the most cost-effective production methods were employed.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Augusta Independent School
Skills
- OPERATIONS (10 years)
- TIME MANAGEMENT (10 years)
- Lean Manufacturing (10 years)
- Clamp Truck Experience (10 years)
- 5S (10 years)
- Training & Development (10 years)
- Manufacturing (10 years)
- Forklift (10 years)
- Sr lead
- Supervising experience (3 years)
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Management
- Lean manufacturing
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- February 2008
Additional Information
- SKILLS
- Quick learner
- Positive learning process
- Excel in safety and performance and produce the best product
- Time management skills
- Kaizen
- Problem solving
- Active listening
- Initiative to work independently
- Crane/hoist experience
- Excellent communication
- Computer proficient
- Creative Problem Solving
- Safety assurance
- Ability to troubleshoot
- Understanding of quality control
- Familiarity with production scheduling
- Strategies and goals
- Communication skills
- Supervision and training
- Staff training
- Calm under pressure
- Team training and development
- Employee development
- Team oversight
- Leadership and team building
- Documentation and reporting
- Troubleshooting, testing
- Operational safety
Timeline
Lead operator
Berry Global
02.2008 - 04.2023
Shift Supervisor
Berry Global
- Current
High school or equivalent -
Augusta Independent School